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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,019.52 to
$68,361.12
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Health and Human Services |
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Division: Aging & Disability Services |
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Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa |
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Job Class Code:
10.140
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Announcement Number: 24936
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
05/15/2015
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Close Date:
07/24/2015
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Recruiter:
CARL
CHISAM
Phone: **None**
Email: cchisam@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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Developmental Specialists provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Developmental Specialist is part of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Rural Regional Center and is located in Carson City, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.
The incumbent will work with children and adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions, their families and support teams to develop and coordinate the implementation of client treatment activities and facilitate achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management needs of each client. They oversee provider delivered services in residential living arrangements and jobs and day training programs, and provide case management services. The incumbent will conduct assessments and facilitate planning meetings to develop services contracts; monitor provision and quality of services; document all activities in the electronic record; make referrals to other agencies and provide crisis management services; submit and take action regarding incident reports and denial of rights.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, special education, human growth and development, psychology, counseling, social work or a closely related field and two years of professional experience providing developmental, special education, intervention or treatment-oriented services for individuals who have or may be at risk for developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions; OR an equivalent combination of education above the bachelor's degree level and experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Developmental Specialist II in Nevada State service. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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Applicants must meet federal guidelines for Qualified Mental Retardation Professional designation at the time of appointment. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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